DISCLAIMER: ELECTRICITY IS DANGEROUS! USE GOOD JUDGEMENT! ONLY USE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN TO BUILD AND INSTALL THIS JOBSITE POWER BOX.

If you build or remodel homes for a living you've definitely encountered times when the crews didn't have enough power. This is especially true when you condition your houses during construction. I'm a big fan of Quest Construction Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, and Electric Heaters (the heaters run at either 30 or 50 Amps!). Couple that with a 220V cabinet saw for my finish carpentry crew, several miter saws, two compressors, and a half dozen makita chargers and you can quickly max out a small temp power service!

I thought I'd share how we bring a portable power panel to our jobs to get everyone connected. First, here's the video overview.

Here's the parts list you'll need to make one for yourself. It's going to run about $1000-1200-ish for the parts but this power panel should provide many years of use. Tim Hill my Project Manager made this parts list for this particular panel box:

By the way, if you buy from the Amazon links above I'll get a small commission on your sale which helps support my blogging habit!).

Let me know if you build one, and I'd love any tips/tricks you've found with temp power for your job sites.

Risinger Homes is a custom builder and whole house remodeling contractor that specializes in Architect driven and fine craftsmanship work. We utilize an in-house carpentry staff and the latest building science research to build dramatically more efficient, healthy and durable homes.